Britain Threatens to Withdraw from 1928 Olympic Soccer
London reports indicate Britain may pull its entire Olympic team from Amsterdam over the practice of paying players for broken time during the games. The British Olympic Association argues such payments threaten amateurs and professional competition. If withdrawn, the U S would be the only English-speaking team present. Canada, Australia, and South Africa might go separately.
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A. Davis J. Walsh
New York
Britain
Amsterdam
London
British Olympic Association
Lausanne
International Olympic Association
Paris
United States
Canada
Australia
South Africa
Harold Abrahams
Eric Liddell
Douglas Love
Stallard
Lord Burghley
Europe
England
Spectator Severely Injured at Sand Lot Football Game
In Cedar Rapids Iowa Clarence Knoebel twenty four was struck by a flying tackle while watching a sand lot football game and suffered a broken left leg He was listed as a victim of the game and admitted to a local hospital.
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Sand Lot
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Knoebel
Knoebel
Hawkeyes Ready for Northwestern Test After Wisconsin Win
Iowa football hails a 16 to 0 victory over Wisconsin as final drills begin for the Northwestern clash in Evanston. Captain Nelson and Grimm sparked the win with a blocked punt and a 95 yard interception return, while Armis gained 79 rushing yards behind a strong line led by Schleusner and Nelson.
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Gourier
Towa City
Tang of & Western
University of Town
Northwestern
Evanston
Wildcats
Hawkeyes
Cash
Wisconsin
Miinois
Purdue
Indiana
Hanley
Gustafson
Lewis
Dart
Fisher
Paul Armis
Iowa
Capt
Nelson
Schleusner
Badger
Golfer Publicity Stunt Sparks Mustache Craze
A fragmented report recounts golfer and ex Giants pitcher RS Demarel embracing a mustache gimmick to stir media attention. It notes rival players and reporters linking facial hair to publicity while dismissing most claims as bunk and misdirection.
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AL Demarel
New York Giants
Cnare
Giher Raiiers
Leo Diesel
Reeve Wipskers
Bunk
Hagen
Meisham
Georgia Has Best Defensive Record of Unbeaten Teams
New York reports the University of Georgia leads nine major college teams in the unbeaten class with the strongest defenses, highlighted by its standout defensive record among peers.
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Georgia
New York
University of Georgia
West High Gridiron Captain Leads Final Battle Saturday
Eugenie Hardinger West High football captain brings a four year Old Rose career to a close Saturday afternoon as he leads his team against Webster City high in a Sloane Wallace Meld clash. The tackle and senior is a steady reliable player and his departure will leave a mainstay.
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Eugenie Hardinger
West High
Webster City High
Sloane Wallace
Hardinger
Old Rose
Georgia Bulldogs Hold Opponents to 13 Points in Seven Games
The Georgia Bulldogs have allowed only 13 points over seven games. All teams except Georgia have recorded at least one tie in the current standings, with the following records for these squads.
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Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia
All Iowa Camps Hopeful as Football Season Nears End
Iowa major teams enter a week of practice amid setbacks and drills. Johnny Miller of Iowa State may miss Grinnell and Marquette games due to a knee injury. Drake tuned to Notre Dame while Northwestern and Wisconsin players worked lightly to prepare for Saturday.
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Associated Press
Iowa
Johnny Miller
Iown State Flash
Grinnell
Marquette
Missouri
Hill
Miller
Washington
Towa State
Drake
Notre Dame
Willan couple coach Gaylord school teams
McMullen, superintendent of Gaylord schools and high school football coach, heads a district where his wife, an elementary teacher, built a football team for her class. The team had an unsuccessful season, while her boys basketball squad captured the county grade school championship last spring.
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Willan Metllen
Tram McMullen
Gaylord
Nak
Peacock Victory Secures Iowa State Teachers College Conference Title
Des Moines reports Iowa State Teachers College clinched the 1927 Iowa conference title by defeating Upper Iowa University 14 to 6. Parsons failed to win headlining tie, while Des Moines University finished with a .600 rating. Simpson College and Penn College standings hinge on Thanksgiving games. Joseph Bergeron ate eight lobsters at Bow Lake before the clambake.
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Des Moines
Uper Lons University
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa
Parsons College
Cedar Falls
Associated Press Today
Des Moines University
Parsons
Upper Iowa University
Upper Iawa University
Town Wesleyan College
Penn College
Simpson College
Penn
Joseph Bergeron
Gonic
N. H
Bow Lake
Hawkeye Stars Put On All Team Talk In Iowa Grid
Capt Emerson Nelson a Town tackle scores three Iowa touchdowns via punt blocks in wins over the Wabash Denver and Wisconsin. Willis Glassgow leads Hawkeye ground gain with 393 yards on 90 carries while Armil has 35 yards on 124 tries. Both return next year with Glassgow a sophomore and Armil a junior. Ray Schenk known as Kid Ray faces Kid Delaney in Des Moines tonight and Buddy Flake Friday in Cedar Rapids. Johany Fulton and Eddie McFadden meet in Downriver City, with McFadden the young foe Clyde Drury kayoed at Electric Park last summer.
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Emerson Nelson
Iowa
Wabash
Denver
Wisconsin
Willis Glassgow
Geiner
Hawkeyes
Paul Armil
Glassgow
Armi
Armil
Ray Schenk
Kid Ray
Kid Delaney
Des Moines
Buddy Flake
Lone Tree
Cedar Rapids
Johany Fulton
Eddie McFadden
St. Paul
McFadden
Clyde Drury
Electric Park
Strained ties linger as two Central High players share field
The Fort Worth Central High football team features J Frank Norris Jr and D B Chipps Jr who despite a deadly past remain teammates. Chipps Sr was shot by Dr J Frank Norris and Norris was acquitted though a civil suit for $100000 by Chipps Jr seeks compensation. The players, not friends nor foes, keep pace on the field while a tragedy shadows their relationship.
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Central High
Fort Worth
Tex
J. Frank Norris, Jr
D. BE. Chipps, Jr
D. B. Chipps
J. Frank Norris
Norris
Young Chipps
Resignation and Death Notices From Fredericksburg
Mrs Lenore Redding resigns from the News and will depart for North Dakota. Relatives report the death in Los Angeles California on November 3 of Myron B Fox formerly Waterloo resident for about 15 years. West High halfback Ed Rust suffers a broken leg in the Dubuque game and will miss the rest of the season. The piece ends with a garbled reference to Vitellius and various food dishes.
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Fredericksburg
Dia
Lenore Redding
North Dakota
Los Angeles
Cal
Myron B. Fox
Waterloo
California
Ed Rust
West High
Dubuque
Sinc
Lneup
Vitellius
Webster City
Changes in Ball Code Urged by Judge Landis
In Chicago on November 15 the major league advisory council met with Commissioner Landis and leaders from both leagues to discuss amendments to the baseball code. Proposed changes include creating a disabled list, restricting player transfers, prohibiting umpire compensation for recommending players, and banning players or managers from owning stock in other clubs unless approved. Dr Wilber Shallenberger will visit Waterloo for free consultations on November 19 at Hotel Russell Lamson.
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Chicago
K. M. Landis
Major League Advisory Council
Landis
Barnard
John Heydler
National League
Mike Sexton
Rock Island
National Association
Judge Landis
Theeague
Wilber Shallenberger
Waterloo
Russell-Lamson
Tadvert
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